United Technologies Corp. (UTX) | Long-term (Investment) Activity Analysis
Activity ratios measure how efficiently a company performs day-to-day tasks, such us the collection of receivables and management of inventory.
Ratios (Summary)
United Technologies Corp., long-term (investment) activity ratios
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | 6.77 | 9.38 | 8.65 | 8.24 | 9.14 | |
| Total asset turnover | 0.65 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.03 | |
| Equity turnover | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.61 | 3.65 |
Source: Based on data from United Technologies Corp. Annual Reports
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | United Technologies Corp.'s net fixed asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | United Technologies Corp.'s total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | United Technologies Corp.'s equity turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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Net Fixed Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | 57,708 | 58,190 | 54,326 | 52,425 | 58,043 | |
| Fixed assets, net | 8,518 | 6,201 | 6,280 | 6,364 | 6,348 | |
| Net Fixed Asset Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| United Technologies Corp.1 | 6.77 | 9.38 | 8.65 | 8.24 | 9.14 | |
| Industry, Industrials | 3.84 | 3.87 | 3.75 | 3.70 | 4.12 | |
Source: Based on data from United Technologies Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Net fixed asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Fixed assets, net
= 57,708 ÷ 8,518 = 6.77
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Net fixed asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by net fixed assets. | United Technologies Corp.'s net fixed asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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Total Asset Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | 57,708 | 58,190 | 54,326 | 52,425 | 58,043 | |
| Total assets | 89,409 | 61,452 | 58,493 | 55,762 | 56,469 | |
| Total Asset Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| United Technologies Corp.1 | 0.65 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.03 | |
| Industry, Industrials | 0.71 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.84 | |
Source: Based on data from United Technologies Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Total asset turnover = Net sales ÷ Total assets
= 57,708 ÷ 89,409 = 0.65
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Total asset turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by total assets. | United Technologies Corp.'s total asset turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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Equity Turnover
| Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2009 | Dec 31, 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions) | ||||||
| Net sales | 57,708 | 58,190 | 54,326 | 52,425 | 58,043 | |
| Shareowners' equity | 25,914 | 21,880 | 21,385 | 20,066 | 15,917 | |
| Equity Turnover, Comparison to Industry | ||||||
| United Technologies Corp.1 | 2.23 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.61 | 3.65 | |
| Industry, Industrials | 2.04 | 2.06 | 1.97 | 2.04 | 2.57 | |
Source: Based on data from United Technologies Corp. Annual Reports
2012 Calculations
1 Equity turnover = Net sales ÷ Shareowners' equity
= 57,708 ÷ 25,914 = 2.23
| Ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Equity turnover | An activity ratio calculated as total revenue divided by shareholders' equity. | United Technologies Corp.'s equity turnover improved from 2010 to 2011 but then deteriorated significantly from 2011 to 2012. |
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